Quick action by Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters prevented a wildland fire near the 1500 block of East Spruce Street from spreading to a nearby apartment building on Tuesday, July 12th. One person sustained a foot injury. The person did not require medical attention or transport to the hospital. No firefighters were injured.
YFD crews were called to the1500 block of East Spruce Street at 3:45 pm Tuesday in response to a 1,200 square-foot brush fire. » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters have responded to multiple incidents this week involving fire outdoors and along the Yakima Greenway.
YFD urges the community to be fire safe and to not burn outdoors. Due to dry conditions and hot summer temperatures, any spark at this time of year can quickly become a large wildfire.
“Often the best defense for YFD is a quick offense,” said Yakima Fire Chief Aaron Markham. » Read more
A home in the 800 block of South 59th Avenue sustained an estimated $250,000 in damages as the result of a structure fire Monday night. No injuries were reported.
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews were called to the scene at 9:15 pm Monday night. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the roof vents. The fire was located mostly in the left corner of the back of the house. » Read more
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) reminds the community that per Yakima Municipal Code 10.15.015, it is illegal to store, sell, possess or discharge fireworks in the City of Yakima.
“We encourage community members to celebrate safely this July 4th, and that includes not discharging fireworks in the City,” said Yakima Fire Chief Aaron Markham. “Each year there are a number of fires that result from the use of fireworks.”
For example, » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to two structure fires, one Wednesday evening and the other early Thursday morning (June 29th and 30th), that combined caused an estimated $200,000 in damages. No injuries were reported.
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) is recognizing the professionals who provide emergency medical services (EMS) during National EMS Week, May 15-21.
“This is the 47th annual celebration of EMS Week, where we honor frontline heroes, dedicated to providing emergency medicine that saves so many lives every day,” said Yakima Fire Chief Aaron Markham. “The theme of ‘Rising to the Challenge’ is particularly meaningful as it reminds us that EMS professionals are faced with so many challenges today and they still rise above them.”
The EMS Week campaign supports and strengthens the EMS community by increasing awareness of the critical role of EMS. » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to five fires – two trash and three structure fires – in a span of about five hours last weekend. The fires caused a combined $275,000 in estimated damages. No injuries were reported.
The largest was a commercial structure fire in the 1300 block of West Lincoln Avenue that caused an estimated $200,000 in damages. » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 1200 block of East Chestnut Avenue yesterday, Sunday, April 10th.
YFD was called to the scene at 2:15 pm Sunday, April 10th. First-arriving crews found the house with smoke coming from the eaves on all sides. There was heavy smoke and fire coming from the back of the residence. » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to a structure fire in the 4000 block of West Lincoln Avenue today, Wednesday. YFD was called to the scene at approximately 10:35 am Wednesday, April 6th.
Crews found a fully involved carport attached to a duplex, with smoke coming from the attic along the entire length of the structure above both units. » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 7000 block of Englewood Avenue yesterday, Monday. YFD was called to the scene at approximately 2:15 pm on Monday, April 4th. The two occupants of the house were able to evacuate on their own without injury.
One firefighter suffered minor injuries due to ceiling material falling and striking him in the helmet. » Read more
